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In the Veyr Dominion, power isn’t inherited—it’s engraved. Crests are living contracts etched into flesh, policing obedience through pain, privilege, and invisible clauses no one dares question. Astra Vey was raised to wear one like every noble heir… until the collar meant for her soul misfires. Instead of blind compliance, Astra sees what no one else can: a cold, luminous UI—STATUS, RULESET, CLAUSES, PERMISSIONS, TRACE—revealing the Empire’s leash as editable code. Freedom should be simple: run. But the moment Astra’s crest wakes wrong, every faction moves to claim the defect that could break their world. The Crestwright Guild wants to dissect her miracle. The Church of Lumen offers sanctuary with debt stitched into prayer. The Underchain trades safety for permissions—and never forgets what you owe. And House Veyrn’s most elegant predator, Marquis Dorian Veyrn, begins rewriting Astra’s life through seals, audits, and “legal” cages. Her only ally is the last man she should trust: Kael Raithe, an Imperial Hound with a military crest variant and a voice trained to command. He should drag her back in chains—yet he chooses something more dangerous: asking. In a city built on ownership, Astra and Kael weaponize consent, desire, and loopholes to survive. Because every patch has a price… and Astra’s interface is waking up hungry.

The world was changed when the first Door appeared. Suddenly everyone started to receive ability's only seen In movie's and novel's. The world was thrown into a setting of fantasy as these wonderous green Door's suddenly arrived and granted us power. That is until the Door's suddenly Shattered. The story follow's Draco, an average boy that wanted to be a magician with everything he had. So when it was time to get his collar off, he was ecstatic. However instead of the normal life as a Striker as he thought, Draco will be thrown into a world vastly different then he had expected. ________________________________ I do not own the cover of the book, if you made it and want it taken down just say so and I will immediately change it. ________________________________

'Chimera' are the mass-produced bioweapons of humanity, used for fighting against dangers that pose humanity's expansion across the galaxy. Each Chimera is made to hold a genetic weapon within them that they draw power from. Chimera CL7-287, also known as Jyn Kanesaki, develops a mutation within his body and learns to feel proper emotions, much like a human. He must grasp his newborn humanity and learn about the truth behind the Chimera and the true plans behind humanity's expansions.

Nelda finds herself transported into a world populated by mythical creatures, but where humans are unknown. Prophecy suggests that Nelda is there to save the world, but experience suggests she will find a way to screw it up--possibly literally. Complete at 44 parts -- Volume #1: Chimera World In progress -- Volume #2: Chimera War I am currently editing but will start adding new chapters soon.

Humans escaped Earth's prison and conquered the Solar System. Peace has reigned for a thousand years. Yet, the Terrans became mired in their comforts and decadence, neglecting the other inhabitants of the Solar System. So begins a new age of war, a tragedy of a long neglected history. Author's note: In this story, I intend to integrate elements from shows I love-- gundam, modern sci-fi shows such as 'The Expanse', add strategic elements from shows such as legend of galactic heroes. These elements might be political intrigue, more technological development, robotics, cyberpunk, character development, rationality. Ultimately, I want the story to end up with a strong sense of hope despite the horrors of conflict.

In a world full of Magic and Wonders, Comes an age where every region of the world is ruled by the highest form of hybrid creature known as the 'Chimera'. To appease the Chimera Rulers. Both men and monsters began to offer sacrifices to appease their Chimera Rulers, for protection and prosperity. __________________________ To support the author: Join Discord: https://discord.gg/nPUQhX9C Join Dc Server: https://discord.com/channels/1218787271004651680/1219862931752091718 Follow me on Instagram: @kjv.zeanso Follow me on Twitter: @KjvZeanso https://www.patreon.com/KJVZeanso

This story follows the journey of two conjoined twin brothers as they navigate their path to godhood. As the universe around them is transformed by a mysterious system into a realm of gods, super beings, and other powerful entities, the twins embark on a series of adventures. Together, they must overcome challenges, harness newfound powers, and confront the complexities of their bond as they rise to unimaginable heights in this evolving world.

In an age when humanity’s greatest enemy is no longer war, but the slow, merciless creep of disease, salvation is born in a petri dish. Mirror Life, a revolutionary breakthrough in Bioengineering, promises to end cancer, renew failing organs, and extend human life far beyond natural limits. It is hailed as the cure that will outlive the species itself. But perfection has a price. As Mirror Life spreads from laboratories to hospitals and eventually into military research, whispers of side effects begin to surface, mutations too strange to name, regenerative properties too precise to be natural. Behind the medical miracle, competing factions see opportunity. Some dream of protecting humanity. Others dream of remaking it. Years later, the world stands divided. Nations have crumbled, alliances have fractured, and the old wars have been replaced by a deadlier frontier   one fought not over land or resources, but over control of life itself. The failed experiments of yesterday roam as predators today, driven by hunger and instinct. And somewhere in the shadows, those who first shaped the code of life work tirelessly to unlock its most dangerous potential. Among the chaos, an elite few are chosen to bear weapons unlike any before   creations that fuse human will with engineered life. They are soldiers, test subjects, and executioners all at once, fighting not for victory, but for the right to survive in a world where the line between man and monster is dissolving. And as the old world’s ruins grow quiet, a new sound rises in the dark, the whisper of something vast, patient, and inhuman… waiting for its moment to emerge.

In the gaslit gloom of Victorian London, a man becomes a monster to save a life. But when his latest victim turns out to be his only chance at redemption, he must choose between his mission and his heart. Alistair Finch is a brilliant medical student drowning in despair. His beloved sister is dying of consumption, and the institutions of science and faith have failed her. Driven to desperation, he makes a Faustian bargain with the shadowy Obsidian Club. They will provide him with the forbidden alchemical knowledge to save her, but in return, he must become their instrument of vengeance. Using his skills as a resurrection man, he now stalks the city not for corpses, but for live prey, harvesting the corrupt aristocracy who prey on the poor. To the world, he is the Chimera, a monstrous myth haunting the London fog. His bloody work is solitary and grim, until one night he makes a horrifying discovery. Among the bodies he acquires for practice is a young woman, pale and cold. But as he raises his scalpel, he finds she is warm. With a ragged gasp, she awakens on his dissection table, terrified and with no memory of who she is or how she came to be buried alive. Now Alistair is trapped. He cannot let her go, for she is a witness to his crimes and his dark pact. Yet he cannot bring himself to harm the one innocent soul to stumble into his nightmare. Forced to keep her hidden in his crypt like laboratory, he finds an unlikely ally in his captive. She is sharp, resilient, and sees the sliver of humanity left within him that he thought was lost. As they work together to unravel the mystery of her past, they uncover a conspiracy that leads right to the heart of the Obsidian Club and the very villains he has been hunting. The line between hunter and protector blurs. To save his sister, Alistair must sacrifice his soul. But to save the woman he is coming to love, he might have to sacrifice everything else.

Fu Xiaoxiao transmigrates into a book and immediately faces the crisis of being sent to the countryside. As the unloved middle child, her younger sister is the one meant to go — but her mother transfers her job to the sister instead. A disaster of a start. To avoid being sent away, she has to marry within seven days. She meets a few ordinary men and decides she'd rather go to the countryside. Then she runs into a neighbor who's also looking for a spouse — and his conditions are surprisingly good. A dowry of three hundred? Bicycles and a radio? Just take care of the kids, and separate rooms are fine? The others may pass, but she won't. Every day is a battle of wits with the two kids. Life is eventful, she gets a salary every month, and the boss is never home. Absolutely perfect. Except... wasn't this big shot supposed to be infertile? Then why does he keep strutting around naked in front of her? She has professional ethics. She won't be seduced by a good body. Hmph. Men only slow down her sword swing. Lu Feng grits his teeth at Fu Xiaoxiao, who remains completely unmoved by his countless attempts to seduce her, and traps her in his arms. "Boss, let's talk this through. I know forty a month is a bit much — how about... five less?" Trapped in his embrace, Fu Xiaoxiao thinks he's unhappy with her high salary and starts bargaining. "I'm giving myself to you for free." Lu Feng grinds out through clenched teeth. This woman has no heart. "...Can I say no?" Fu Xiaoxiao swallows, staring at the washboard abs so close. "Such a good deal — are you sure you don't want it?" Lu Feng squints, tempting her. "Fine." A fool turns down a bargain.